Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH)

Alabama Unites Against COVID

Protect yourself and others this holiday season! Get vaccinated and boosted to prevent serious illness from COVID and wear a mask if community levels are high or if you feel you should. Go to vaccines.gov to find a vaccine clinic near you.

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No Time For Flu

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), the Alabama Hospital Association, the Medical Association of the State of Alabama, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama are encouraging Alabamians to get a flu shot with the No Time for Flu campaign.

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STD/HIV Home Testing

STD/HIV home specimen collection and laboratory testing kits are now available by mail for all Alabama residents, and to selected individuals who are on PrEP therapy. Persons may request one test every three months.

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Cannabidiol (CBD) in Food

Although some states have enacted legislation that allows CBD in food, the practice remains illegal in Alabama. ADPH typically encounters CBD through routine inspections of retail food establishments and food manufacturers, and through complaints. Read our Position on Enforcement of CBD in Foods.

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COVID-19 Testing Locations

If you have symptoms of COVID-19, be sure to get tested. Locate a testing site (click Test Sites tab). You may also order free home tests from covidtests.gov. Please do not visit the emergency department for testing or for symptoms or reasons that do not require emergent care.

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Mpox 2022

Mpox is a very rare disease caused by infection with the mpox virus. It is usually found in Central and West Africa and does not occur naturally in the U.S. However, cases have recently been identified in the U.S. with more cases expected. This situation is being closely monitored by public health.

Mpox Website For Healthcare Providers

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

For general COVID-19 questions, call 1-800-270-7268 or email covid19info@adph.state.al.us. Telephone calls are answered from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Interpreters are available.

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Get Vaccinated

Getting vaccinated is one of many steps you can take to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. Protection from COVID-19 is critically important because for some people, it can cause severe illness or death.

ADPH COVID-19 Vaccine Website Vaccines.gov

Alabama Family Central

Alabama Family Central is a collaboration of state agencies and partners supporting Alabama's families with resources, services and more to help raise healthy, happy kids.

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Programs

The Alabama Department of Health works to promote, protect and improve your health. Below are just a few of our programs, all of which provide some of the most requested and important services we provide to you. Learn more about our mission, vision and core values. Find other programs and services.

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